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No one can complain there isn't anything to do in Wasco this weekend. Five full days of Homecoming ended Friday night at Shafter High School, culminating in a rout of McFarland on the field and fun off the gridiron. There were several dress-up days throughout the week, such as Career Day, where students were encouraged to dress in the garb of their favorite occupation. There were also a variety of games, activities and fun at lunchtime. Students competed in different games, each class against...
The residents of Shafter had a night out filled with good conversation and valuable information, thanks to the city’s finest. The Shafter Police Department held the Police Night Out Tuesdayat Veterans Park. The event allowed the residents of Shafter to put faces to the badges. The department is enjoying a productive year that has had them serving the safest community in Kern County, according to a recent report by Background.com. The force is also growing, with two new officer positions, and a...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Watermill Express -- Grand opening Oct 11-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 117 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter. Self-serve stations produce filtered water for nitrates, lead, arsenic, pesticides and other contaminants from water. NEW: Shafter Animal Control — Donations are welcomed: Nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 18849 Shafter Ave. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday 1-7 p.m. NEW: Zombie Fest Haunted House — You’ve been infected. Quarantine instructions: Oct....
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Brush burning on the J.C. Penner Farm in February, 1925....
Oct. 1 Ricardo Vargas Ortiz, 22, of Shafter, was arrested in the 600 block of Pacific Avenue for fighting in public place and disorderly conduct: alcohol. Oct. 3 Rogelio Barajas, 31, Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of East Lerdo Highway on a felony bench warrant, bringing a controlled substance into jail and stop required. Santos Gutierrez III, 29, of Shafter, was arrested in the 700 block of South Shafter Avenue for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia. Juan Jose Flores, 43, of Shafter was arrested on the 800 block of...
The Wasco/Shafter Elks Lodge held its third annual Blaine Willard Car Show on Saturday, with a large collection of classics and hot rods on display. Organizer Jerry Bozarth said the members of the lodge decided about three years ago to hold the event to remember their good friend and lodge brother, Blaine Willard. There was much more than displayed cars at the event. There were also plenty of prizes raffled off and a silent auction with several items up for grabs, including a date-night package...
The Shafter Police Department celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day with an event at Shafter Donuts recently. Several officers, including Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann, met with a number of Shafter residents discussing a wide variety of topics. There was talk about the speeding problem in different neighborhoods, as well as problems some residents are having concerning crimes committed in residential areas Enrique Hernandez attended the event and said that it was nice to be able to talk to...
Kyler Martinez, a Shafter High graduate and one of six valedictorians in 2019, was the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship from the Entertainment Software Association to help him pursue his goal of a career in the gaming industry. Martinez said the scholarship will help alleviate the financial stress that comes with college and will allow him to concentrate on the most important part of college – learning. "I have a love for storytelling, writing, graphic design and music. Video games take several...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER MOVING SALE: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-? 1277 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. Lots of stuff and goodies. 2-Family Yard Sale: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 438 Fairhaven Ave., Shafter. Kids, boys, girls, men, women clothing, toys, home décor and bikes. WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 Body FOR SALE: NEW parts, rotors, brakes, water pump, belts, rims and motor included, and other new parts. Price $2,500. 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616...
Isaac Eduardo Zavala, infant, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 4 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Diana Patricia Gamez, 55, of Shafter, passd away Oct. 7 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
The Shafter Generals celebrated their Homecoming night with a rout of the McFarland Cougars by a score of 47-7, upping their SSL record to 2-1. Shafter kept the momentum that they created with a win on the road at Taft as they came out scoring on Friday night. Coach Jerald Pierucci decided to start Jackson Sanchez at quarterback against McFarland after the Generals' breakout game against the Wildcats. On their first possession of the game, the Generals wasted no time and gained 45 yards on...
I recently learned of the Housing Authority of Kern’s concept of using farm labor camps they own in Shafter and Lamont to house about 50 homeless women from Kern County temporarily this winter. Having no more details than that, I let a member of the Shafter community know. Within days, our District 4 office phones were lighting up. Many people were upset and opposed to “the plan.” Not knowing any details ourselves, we contacted HAKC. We learned a management plan was being developed but not completed yet. So where do I stand on this? At this...
No, I am not going to preach you a sermon this morning; this verse is just apropos to what I have been thinking about and dealing with -- thought maybe some of you have, also. Have you ever just wanted to stop the world for just a few minutes? We move at such a rapid pace in 2019 -- used to be we’d had to wait for the evening paper or Walter Cronkite to come on the 6 o'clock news to let us know what was happening around the world. Now, all we need do is “move a mouse,” click a button and shaza...
The Kern County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad Unit was deployed to Shafter Friday when a suspicious device was found in a dumpster between the Shafter Courthouse and the Omni Health Medical Clinic on James Street. At approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, the Bomb Squad arrived to investigate. Once the robot had inspected the device, the device was detonated. Asked if the device was armed, Chief Kevin Zimmermann said, "The device was detonated by the Bomb Squad. We will not know if the device...
Frank and Samantha Rodriguez announce the birth of their son Luca Frank Rodriguez on Sept. 29, 2019 at 1:46 p.m. at San Joaquin Hospital. Luca weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 in. long at birth. He joins big sister, Gracie Joe, and big brother, Frankie Ray Rodriguez. The maternal grandmother is Cynthia Sublett of Shafter. The paternal grandparents are Frank and Beatrice Rodriguez of Shafter. The great grandparents are Tom and Dolores Sublett and Hortencia Torres....
The Shafter Generals celebrated their Pink-Out Night with a whitewashing of the Arvin Bears by a 43-22 score Friday night. Shafter continued their newfound success this season with a total team effort that saw the locals contribute in every phase of the game. The win brings their record to 4-4, and 3-1 in the South Sequoia League. Shafter spotted the Bears 7-0 when Arvin scored on their first possession, using a series of misdirection and trick plays that ended with a 12-yard touchdown. The...
Friday Aug. 23 Mira Monte T W, 37-22 Friday Aug. 30 Highland H L, 22-16 Friday Sept. 6 North H L, 27-13 Friday Sept. 13 Atascadero T L, 28-8 Friday Sept. 20 Chavez T L, 24-13 Friday Sept. 27 Taft T W, 48-15 Friday Oct. 4 McFarland H-Homecoming W, 47-7 Friday Oct. 11 Arvin H W, 43-22 Friday Oct. 25 Kennedy T 7:30 Friday Nov. 1 Wasco H 5:00...
